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    Chuuka Ichiban!

    Cooking Master Boy / 中華一番
    Chuuka Ichiban!
    Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Gourmet, Shounen
    Demographics: Shounen
    Studios: Nippon Animation
    Rating: 7.6 / 10
    Rank: #1633
    Popularity: #5153
    Users Listed: 21,276
    Users Scored: 8,670
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 04/13/2022
    Aired: April 27, 1997 – September 13, 1998 (Spring)
    Type: tv
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 52
    Broadcast: Sunday at 19:30 (JST)

    Synopsis:

    Set against the backdrop of 19th-century China during the Qing Dynasty, a period marked by imperial instability and the fervent "Era of the Cooking Wars," this anime follows Mao as he journeys across the nation. Mao, driven by a desire to honor his late mother, Pai – a renowned culinary figure known as the 'Fairy of Cuisine' – strives to inherit her legacy as Master Chef of her esteemed restaurant. His travels take him through the diverse culinary landscapes of Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai and Guangdong, encountering both supportive companions and formidable opponents in the competitive world of high-stakes cooking. The narrative explores themes of tradition, ambition, and the pursuit of mastery within a society where culinary skill holds significant social weight and potential consequences for those who disrespect it. The story blends historical elements with fantastical concepts, highlighting the dedication required to achieve legendary status in the art of cooking.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Genius Cooking Boy Mao (Aired: 04/27/1997)
    • Episode 2: The Mystery Mapo Tofu Confrontation (Aired: 05/04/1997)
    • Episode 3: Go For It! Super Chef (Aired: 05/11/1997)
    • Episode 4: Ruthless! The Rule of Yosen Shuka!! (Aired: 05/18/1997)
    • Episode 5: Break with Tradition! Defeat: Yosen Shuka (Aired: 05/25/1997)
    • ... and 25 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Lan, Feihong (Main) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Hong, Si Ho
    • Li Wen (Main) - Voice Actors: Canna, Nobutoshi, Kim, Seung jun
    • Liu, Mao Xing (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Mayumi, Choi, Won Hyeong
    • Xi Er (Main) - Voice Actors: Yanaka, Hiroshi
    • Zhi Lao (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakamoto, Chika, Byeon, Hyeon Wu
    • Zhou, Mei Li (Main) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki, Mun, Seon hui
    • Huang (Supporting)
    • Pai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshida, Rihoko
    • Shan (Supporting)
    • Shao An (Supporting)
    • Zhou, Yu (Supporting)

    Staff:

    • Kosao, Shunichi (Producer)
    • Annou, Masami (Director)
    • Fuchigami, Makoto (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Hanyuu, Naoyasu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Iijima, Masakatsu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kagawa, Yutaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Koshi, Shigeo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Nishida, Kenichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Suzuki, Warurou (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
    • Takagi, Jun (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Takamura, Akira (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Toda, Hiroshi (Script)
    • Hiramatsu, Tadashi (Storyboard)
    • Matsushita, Yukihiro (Storyboard)
    • Terahigashi, Katsumi (Storyboard)
    • DEEN (Theme Song Performance)
    • Komatsu, Miho (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
    • Matsumoto, Takahiro (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
    • Ohguro, Maki (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
    • Sakai, Izumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
    • Utoku, Keiko (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
    • ZARD (Theme Song Performance)
    • Aohachi, Yoshinobu (Key Animation)
    • Irie, Atsushi (Animation Director)
    • Iwane, Masaaki (Key Animation)
    • Kase, Masahiro (Animation Director)
    • Kawasaki, Kouji (In-Between Animation)
    • Kishi, Yoshiyuki (Character Design)
    • Kumazawa, Hideki (Key Animation)
    • Maruyama, Kouichi (Animation Director)
    • Miyazaki, Nagisa (Animation Director)
    • Mori, Toshio (Key Animation)
    • Ninomiya, Tsuneo (Character Design)
    • Ogawa, Etsushi (Original Creator)
    • Shimazu, Ikuo (Animation Director)
    • Shimizu, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
    • Shiokawa, Takashi (Animation Director)
    • Takahashi, Eikichi (Animation Director)
    • Taniguchi, Moriyasu (Animation Director)
    • Tsubata, Yoshiaki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
    • Tsurumaki, Kazuya (Key Animation)
    • Yamagata, Aki (Key Animation)

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